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I am a senior in Manitoba
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Old Age Security (OAS)
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This pension provides a monthly taxable benefit to persons 65 years of age and over.
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Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
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This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income Old Age Security recipients.
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Application
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To be eligible, you must also be receiving
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55 Plus Program - A Manitoba Income Supplement
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This program provides a quarterly income supplement to low-income seniors who are at least 55 years of age.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 563-8793
- Killarney: 1 204 523-5230
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Required Documentation
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To be eligible, you must not be receiving
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Additional Information
- A new application is required each year.
- An application is not necessary if you receive benefits from the federal Old Age Security Program.
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Allowance
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Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
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Contact Information
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Application
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Additional Information
- Apply up to 12 months before your 60th birthday.
- If you have already reached the age of 60, send your application as soon as possible.
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Shelter Allowance for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
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This allowance provides non-taxable shelter subsidies to eligible low-income seniors (aged 55 and over).
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 877 587-6224
- Winnipeg: 1 204 945-2197
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Required Documentation
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To be eligible, you must not be receiving
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School Tax Assistance for Tenants 55 Plus
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These programs provide school tax assistance for low- and moderate- income tenants and homeowners (aged 55 and over).
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 877 587-6224
- Winnipeg: 1 204 945-2197
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Eyeglass Program
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This program provides financial assistance to seniors (aged 65 and over) to help with the cost of prescription eyewear once every three year period or more often if there is a change in the prescription.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 392-1207
- Winnipeg: 1 204 786-7365
- TTY: 1 800 855-0511
- TTY Winnipeg: 1 204 774-8618
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To be eligible, you must not be receiving
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Additional Information
- A completed claim form from the supplier is required.
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Allowance for the Survivor
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This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widows who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.
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Contact Information
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Application
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International Pension Benefits
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You may be eligible for social security (pension) benefits if you or your deceased spouse or common-law partner lived or worked in another country.
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Contact Information
- Toll-Free: 1 800 454-8731
- Ottawa: 1 613 957-1954
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Adult Care
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This program assists First Nation members who have functional limitations due to age, health problems or a disability, in maintaining their independence and living in a safe and healthy environment.
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